Rule 2.17 – Child Support Documents

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New Hampshire

The family division Uniform Support Order, Uniform Support Order-Standing Order, and Instructions for Completion of the Uniform Support Order shall be used in all cases involving dependent children in which child support may be ordered. These forms should not be abbreviated and no provision shall be deleted. If a particular provision does not apply, then the words “not applicable” should be used.

In cases in which the parties are in agreement on support issues, only one child support guideline worksheet and one uniform support order shall be filed. If the parties are not in agreement, each party shall file a child support guideline worksheet and a proposed uniform support order.

In cases involving child support where the obligor has failed to file a financial affidavit or otherwise disclose the obligor’s income, the obligee should make a reasonable estimate of the obligor’s income, use that amount in calculating support on the child support guideline worksheet, and include a statement to that effect in the proposed uniform support order.

Stipulations, agreements, or proposed decrees must state whether the child support award is in accordance with the child support guidelines and, if not, explain the proposed deviation.

N.H. R. Cir. Ct. Fam. Div. 2.17